watchword

Betekenis (Engels)

1. A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
2. A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.

Concepten

lijfspreuk

devies

leus

leuze

wachtwoord

wapenspreuk

zinspreuk

lijfspreuk

Synoniemen

password

countersign

slogan

parole

catchword

motto

rallying cry

war cry

word

cry

😢

battle cry

signal

wishing speech

access key

byword

catch phrase

cipher

code word

cue

key word

shibboleth

encouraging speech

pass code

access code

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈwɒt͡ʃwɜː(ɹ)d/

Etymologie (Engels)

From Middle English wacche word, wacchworde, morphologically as watch (“guard, sentinel, sentry”) + word.